Archie Smith
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Archie 'Snapper' Smith was an Australian rules football
er who played for Collingwood
in the years following the formation of the VFL
.
Smith, who played originally with Richmond in the VFA, was Collingwood's main target up forward during his career. He made his debut in the club's inaugural VFL game and went on to top their goal-kicking in each of his first four seasons. His tally of 31 goals in 1898 was enough to win the VFL Leading Goalkicker Medal
. Although he wasn't the most prolific forward for Collingwood in 1901, his 30 goals helped his club to reach the Grand Final, where they lost to Essendon.
Australian rules football
Australian rules football, officially known as Australian football, also called football, Aussie rules or footy is a sport played between two teams of 22 players on either...
er who played for Collingwood
Collingwood Football Club
The Collingwood Football Club, nicknamed The Magpies, is an Australian rules football club which plays in the Australian Football League...
in the years following the formation of the VFL
Australian Football League
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Smith, who played originally with Richmond in the VFA, was Collingwood's main target up forward during his career. He made his debut in the club's inaugural VFL game and went on to top their goal-kicking in each of his first four seasons. His tally of 31 goals in 1898 was enough to win the VFL Leading Goalkicker Medal
Coleman Medal
The Coleman Medal is awarded yearly to the Australian Football League player who kicks the most goals in regular-season matches in that year...
. Although he wasn't the most prolific forward for Collingwood in 1901, his 30 goals helped his club to reach the Grand Final, where they lost to Essendon.